How severe is CVE-2006-5615?

CVE-2006-5615 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5615 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5615?

CVE-2006-5615 affects Textpattern. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5615?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-5615 published?

CVE-2006-5615 was published on 2006-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5615

CVE-2006-5615 is a high-severity vulnerability in Textpattern with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Textpattern
Published: 2006-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in publish.php in Textpattern 1.19, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the txpcfg[txpath] parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5615?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in publish.php in Textpattern 1.19, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the txpcfg[txpath] parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5615?: CVE-2006-5615 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5615 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5615?: CVE-2006-5615 affects Textpattern. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5615?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-5615 published?: CVE-2006-5615 was published on 2006-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:textpattern:textpattern:1.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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